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Joel paused briefly to survey his work before nodding and jumping off the chair. He put the chair back at its table, and tossed the roll of tape back into the box. With one last look at his handiwork, he left the breakroom and his mistletoe behind.

He ran back to his room, happy thoughts of his hopes for the night filling his head. Carter and Chad were already there, getting ready for the party. He greeted them, and went to get ready himself. He couldn't wait until Ms. Fairweather walked into the breakroom, and he would be there waiting for her.

This was going to be a fun night.